Aurora, CO
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
August 7, 2026

Peak Perspectives in Cutaneous Oncology

Aurora, CO
August  7, 2026

Advancing Innovation in Cutaneous Oncology Through Collaboration and Discovery

The Rocky Mountain region is home to leading cancer research institutions and clinical innovators advancing the field of melanoma and cutaneous oncology. The inaugural Peak Perspectives in Cutaneous Oncology, taking place at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, is presented in partnership with the University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center and brings together dermatologic oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, and translational researchers to explore emerging science and its application in clinical care.

This multidisciplinary program is designed to bridge the gap between discovery and practice, highlighting advances in melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, biomarker-driven treatment strategies, and novel therapeutic approaches shaping the future of patient care.

The program will be chaired by Dr. Sapna Patel, Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, Dr. William Robinson Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, and Leader of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center. Dr. Patel is a nationally recognized leader in melanoma research and immunotherapy, with a focus on translating scientific discoveries into innovative, patient-centered treatment strategies. Her work spans early-stage through advanced disease, with particular emphasis on novel agents, tumor immunology, and clinical trial development.

Through dynamic collaboration across specialties, this meeting will provide a comprehensive view of the evolving landscape of cutaneous oncology, from early-stage disease management to advanced and rare melanoma subtypes, as well as emerging therapeutic modalities and biomarker integration. Attendees will gain practical insights, engage in meaningful dialogue, and explore new opportunities for collaboration that advance precision oncology in clinical practice.

Continuing education credits (CME/CE/CPE and ABPath MOC) are planned for this activity. Complimentary registration, meals, and parking are provided to support broad participation and access to this important educational program.

Agenda

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Speakers

CHAIR

Sapna Patel, MD

Director, Cutaneous Oncology and Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors Programs
University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center

Mariah Brown, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Board-Certified Dermatologist
Board-Certified Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgeon
Cherry Hills Dermatology

Brian Cervenka, MD

Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Kasey Couts, PhD

Co-Director
CU Center for Rare Melanomas

Mark B. Faries, MD

Head of Surgical Oncology
Co-Director of the Melanoma Program
The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Affiliate

Caleb Freeman, MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology
University of Colorado School of Medicine

Maximilian Julve, MBBS

Medical Oncologist
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Oncology)
Stanford University School of Medicine

Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Martin D. McCarter MD

Associate Professor
Melanoma Medical Oncology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancers

Isabella C. Glitza Oliva, MD, PhD, MS

Associate Professor
Melanoma Medical Oncology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Shyam Raghavan, MD

Associate Professor of Pathology
Associate Professor - Dermatopathology and Gastrointestinal Pathology
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Joshua A. Wisell, MD

Associate Professor, Pathology
Director of Dermatopathology and Director of Quality for Anatomic Pathology
University of Colorado School of Medicine

THE LOCATION

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado, 80019

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